Obs, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V350000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V350000 by Obs, Inc.. Includes 4 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Obs inc. (obs) is recalling one model year 2013 adventure iii and one royal rtbgn vehicle; one 2014 concept bus; and one 2009 adventure iii vehicle. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Obs will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the recall began on june 26, 2013. owners may contact obs at 1-800-362-9592 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V350000

Manufacturer: Obs, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-08-08T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Obs inc. (obs) is recalling one model year 2013 adventure iii and one royal rtbgn vehicle; one 2014 concept bus; and one 2009 adventure iii vehicle. due to a design change in the dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence Summary: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Obs will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the recall began on june 26, 2013. owners may contact obs at 1-800-362-9592 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ssp5-jpep-yu5s

NHTSA ID: 13V350000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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